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Outdoor Adventure

Do Underwater Waterfalls Actually Exist?

The truth about this unlikely natural phenomenon.

August 28, 2024 01:48 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Now’s the Time for an Awe-Inspiring Tour in the Great Outdoors

Outdoor Adventure

5 Reasons to Take an Awe-Inspiring Tour in the Great Outdoors

Why you should immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and see some of the most incredible locations in Europe and North America this year.

June 30, 2022 07:46 AM

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Hotels We Love

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Lifeguard Tower at Bolsa Chica State Beach Huntington Beach California

Epic Trips

Why Huntington Beach Is Perfect for a Long Weekend

With picture-perfect waves, scenic coastal trails, and a thriving craft brewery scene, Huntington Beach deserves a closer look.

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Outdoor Adventure

One Year After Australian Wildfires, “Birdsong Is Deafening” and Flora Flourishes on Kangaroo Island

Following the historic wildfires that ravaged millions of acres of Australian bushland in 2020, Kangaroo Island’s renewal is the hopeful story we all need right now.

January 14, 2021 06:32 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Epic Trips

Night Swimming in Bioluminescent Water Is a Little Scary, Very Beautiful, and Totally Worth It

No phone, no camera, no fear. Well, a little bit of fear. This is what it’s like to go night swimming in a bioluminescent bay in Panama.

April 30, 2025 05:34 PM

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Billie Cohen

The Northern Lights glowing in hues of red at Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon with the large glass dome restaurant in the foreground

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Stay in a Glass-Dome Hotel Near Utah’s Famed National Parks

The newly opened Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon offers unobstructed views of the cosmos against the backdrop of Utah’s gorgeous canyon country.

November 21, 2024 11:36 AM

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Michelle Baran

row of colorful older buildings in Havana, Cuba, with two vintage cars parked on the street in front

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, Americans Can Still Travel to Cuba. Here’s How

Is it legal for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba? What types of travel can they take? And what are Cuba Tourist Cards? Here’s what you need to know about visiting Cuba.

March 21, 2024 12:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Road Trips

A Puerto Rico Road Trip That Puts Indigenous Culture First

Those wanting to experience a deeper, lesser-known side of Puerto Rico should consider a self-guided road trip along the Taino Route.

June 9, 2023 06:01 PM

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Jen Ruiz

Exploring Abu Dhabi with Remote Lands helps you go beyond the usual.

Where to Travel Next

Get to Know Abu Dhabi in Extraordinary Style on an Immersive Adventure

Remote Lands helps travelers of all ages get outside to discover the greener side of the United Arab Emirates.

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